Senior Research Analyst - Grains and Oil Seeds

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Research Analyst will work closely with the members of the Terrain function of American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America/Frontier Farm Credit (the Associations) to provide thought leadership to customers, prospective customers, and association leaders.

An integral part of the research and analytics team, this analyst will generate original research, visit customers/prospective customers, speak at industry events, participate in industry groups and work to connect the trends and insights across the ag value change with the information our customers, prospective customers and Associations find valuable. This individual will utilize data, market trends, and insights to better support senior leaders and our clients as they work to make informed decisions.  Their work provides insights into what is driving change in the market to inform both internal and external stakeholders including the associated opportunities and risks each sub sector is or might be facing over the next several years.

By providing deep sector insight, market research, and analysis, the research analysts will create a lasting value proposition to our customers and incent prospective customers to move their business to the Associations.

This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects, a deep level of expertise and understanding of agricultural industry, as well as the ability to build credibility through data, research, and storytelling. The idea candidate has extensive experience in agricultural research and analysis, is well-connected in the agricultural value chain, understands the interconnectedness of that value chain and can lead the production of valuable research for the businesses within it.

This individual will  conduct research relevant  to their assigned sector, and prepare research reports, deliver presentations for clients, contribute to business proposals, and to provide specific insights and knowledge to other stake holders as needed within the association.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyzes and researches assigned key agricultural markets.

• Self-starter, and takes ownership of research process from conceptualization to delivery of final product.

• Helps provide value chain and company analysis as required.

• Works collaboratively with other analysts and provides support in projects outside of their own.

• Provides input into internal policies and proposals covering the target sectors.

• Provides presentations to Management Executive Committee (MEC) and other internal stakeholders as required.

• Aligns with other analysts on research agenda.

• Identifies and refers lending opportunities within the target sectors.

• Prepares strategic data driven research publications.

• Produces reports in addition to the research to be shared with stakeholders.

• Engages with clients by weighing in on research-based knowledge in the form of presentations, on site visits, board meetings, etc.

• Support business growth by creating innovative and unique ways of thinking backed up by research insights.

• Presentations at media conferences.

• Travel required.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Reports to the Chief Research and Analytics Officer.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Agricultural Economics or a related field.

• Master’s Degree preferred

• At least